Opportunity Council · 5 hours ago
Human Resources Generalist
Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $38/hr
4+ years expOpportunity Council is dedicated to building just and equitable communities in Northwest Washington. They are seeking an HR Generalist to provide operational support to the HR team, focusing on various HR functions such as recruiting, compliance, and employee benefits, while promoting an engaged and client-focused workforce.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Administers the Workers Compensation Program (L&I), working with employees, managers and providers
In coordination with HR Director(s) completes HR, agency, and external requests for data and reports. Responsible for HR compliance reporting, including EEOC, OSHA, and Washington State Labor & Industries
Ensures HR department and Opportunity Council are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, directives, and other compliance requirements
Assists with document/file/HR Systems audits, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations, directives, and other compliance requirements
Reviews requests for workplace accommodations, manages interactive process, makes accommodation determinations, provides job applicant accommodations
Oversees FMLA and PFMLA medical leave and workplace accommodation programs. With guidance from HR Director(s), makes determinations regarding eligibility, and release to work for leave and accommodations related to medical, military, domestic violence, and parental leave. Notifies employees of eligibility and approval of leave, transfers process to leave vendor and tracks progress, manages internal and external communications
Provides support and backup for employee benefits program. Supports coordinating monthly benefits processing and data transfer, including new hire benefits enrollment, benefits changes, and claims. Supports annual Open Enrollment. Serves as backup contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Ensures agency compliance with applicable government regulations. Provides customer service support to internal and external customers. Works with Benefits Coordinator to develop and design communications and communication materials and tools to enhance understanding of agency’s benefits
Provides support and backup for the recruitment program, including reviewing and editing work plans for vacant and new positions, conducting classification and compensation analysis for vacant and new positions, posting vacant and new positions on recruitment software, tracking posted positions through the recruitment process on recruitment software, assisting hiring managers with the recruitment process, setting up interviews, and corresponding with applicants as needed
Provides support and backup for new employee orientation and onboarding program, including facilitating all necessary paperwork, coordinating orientation and training dates, and ensuring new employees and departments have coordinated departmental and agency onboarding
Supports the administration of Drug Free Workplace policies and practices and Coordinates Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) drug testing process
Assists HR Director with Performance Management software implementation, rollout and program management. Includes communication with managers and employees on the importance of process
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law; applies this knowledge to educate and communicate changes in policies, practices, and resources to HR leadership and team
Provides assistance with updating and developing OC Personnel Policies to mitigate risk and maintain compliance
Administers human resources related software, working with HR information systems as required to create, run, and analyze reports
Participate in work groups and project teams focused on the strategic relationship of HR within the organization. Participate in HR initiatives and on other HR cross-functional teams as needed
Assists with agency trainings as needed
Participates in work groups, committees and project teams focused on the strategic relationship of HR staff within the organization. Participates in HR initiatives and on other HR cross-functional teams as needed
Works in collaboration with HR Leadership to communicate HR goals in alignment with agency mission to organization is clear and respectful manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent year-for-year experience in human resources
Minimum four years demonstrated experience in HR functional areas or applicable experience
Demonstrated experience with HR or similar systems, including report writing from relational databases
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Must have valid Washington State driver's license and maintain insurability through agency insurer for duration of employment
Preferred
Preferred SHRM and/or HRCI Human Resources certification
If hiring for a bilingual position. Must be able to speak, read, and write with proficiency and fluency in the required language
Benefits
Paid time off earned on an accrual basis (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)
Paid time off for wellness needs
Employer-paid holidays
Employer-paid HDHP and low-cost traditional health care options
HSA and FSA plans, subject to plan terms
Eligibility for critical illness insurance coverage
403(b) Retirement plan with employer contribution
Eligibility for health coverage for legal dependents
Eligibility for employee/family dental and vision coverage
Voluntary benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, and long-term care and personal legal services
Company
Opportunity Council
The Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.04MKey Investors
Washington state Department of Commerce
2022-11-21Grant· $1.04M
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